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Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in 21 months , pressured by expectations of higher US interest rates and persistent ETF outflows. More than US$4 billion exited US-listed Bitcoin ETFs in June , highlighting weakening institutional demand. Concerns over Strategy's future Bitcoin purchases  have undermined confidence in one of the cryptocurrency's largest corporate supporters. Bitcoin has dropped over 50% from its record high  and fallen below its 200-week moving average, reinforcing bearish technical sentiment. This week's US nonfarm payrolls report  could become the next major catalyst for cryptocurrency markets. Market Overview Bitcoin  extended its sharp decline on Wednesday, falling to  US$57,742 , its lowest level since September 2024, as investors continued to reduce exposure to risk assets amid growing expectations that the  US Federal Reserve  will keep monetary policy tighter for longer. The cryptocurrency has struggled under the ...

Bitcoin  climbed to a  four-week high near US$74,900 , supported by improving global risk sentiment amid renewed hopes of  US-Iran peace negotiations . The cryptocurrency later eased slightly to around  US$74,400 , while  Ether  gained  about 5% to US$2,370 , reflecting broader strength across digital assets. Risk Rally Driven by Geopolitical Optimism The rally followed comments from  Donald Trump  suggesting Iran had reached out for potential talks, raising expectations of  de-escalation in the Middle East conflict . Despite the ongoing  naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz , markets interpreted the development as a  positive signal that negotiations may resume , supporting both  equities and cryptocurrencies . Asian stocks also advanced, reinforcing the  risk-on environment . Bitcoin Outperforms Traditional Assets Bitcoin has shown resilience since tensions escalated in late February: +10% gain since Feb 27 Gold d...

Cryptocurrencies fell sharply alongside global equities as renewed geopolitical tensions triggered a  risk-off shift across markets , reversing recent optimism. Crypto Slides as Geopolitical Risks Intensify Bitcoin  dropped  as much as 2.8% to below US$66,300  during Asian trading, while broader crypto markets saw deeper losses: Ethereum  fell up to  4.7% Solana  declined  5.1% The selloff followed comments from  Donald Trump  indicating  more aggressive military action against Iran , dampening earlier hopes of a near-term resolution. Risk Assets Retreat, Oil Surges The renewed escalation sparked a broad retreat from risk assets: MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.7% , reversing recent gains Brent crude surged over 5% to above US$106 per barrel , reflecting heightened supply concerns Markets have been increasingly sensitive to geopolitical developments, with asset prices  whipsawing in response to headlines . Bitcoin Tracks Equitie...

Bitcoin  is approaching a critical juncture as a  US$14 billion options expiry  coincides with escalating geopolitical uncertainty, raising the احتمال of a  sharp volatility spike . Calm Before the Storm? Roughly  40% of open interest on Deribit  will be wiped out during this quarterly expiry, removing a key  technical force that has been suppressing price movement . Bitcoin has been trading in a  tight range between US$60,000 and US$75,000 , well below its  US$126,000 peak in October 2025 , despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and ETF inflows. Options Market Has Been Controlling Price Action The subdued volatility is largely driven by  derivatives positioning : Institutions have been  selling upside calls , betting against strong rallies Market makers hedge by  buying dips and selling rallies Prices gravitate toward the  “max pain” level (~US$75,000) This dynamic has effectively  capped upside while supporting downs...

Bitcoin  rallied  in  Asian  trading  on  Monday  as  investors  increasingly  turned  to  cryptocurrencies  amid  geopolitical  uncertainty ,  outperforming  several  traditional  assets  during  the  ongoing  Middle  East  conflict. The  world’s  largest  cryptocurrency  rose  as  much  as 3.7%  to  above  US$74,400 ,  while  major  altcoins  posted  even  stronger  gains.  Ether  jumped  up  to 6.9% ,  with  Solana  climbing 6.1%   and  XRP  advancing 4.7% . Crypto  Outperforms  Traditional  Safe  Havens Despite  heightened  geopolitical  tensions  following  the  Iran  conflict  that  began  in  late  February ,  bitcoin  has  deliver...

Market  Snapshot US  equity  futures  moved  lower  Thursday  morning  as  rising  oil  prices  and  renewed  trade  tensions  weighed  on  investor  sentiment . Futures  indicated  a  cautious  start  to  the  session: Nasdaq 100  futures:   -0.45% S& P 500  futures:   -0.49% Dow  futures:   -0.61% The  decline  comes  as  Brent  crude  prices  surged ,  reflecting  ongoing  concerns  about  supply  disruptions  linked  to  the  Iran  conflict  and  tensions  in  the  Strait  of  Hormuz . Investors  are  also  digesting  new  trade  investigations  launched  by  Washington ,  which  could  lead  to  the  reinstatement  of...

Quick Summary S&P 500 +0.8%, Nasdaq +1.4% , led by tech rebound Nvidia beats sales estimates , shares up after hours Bitcoin jumps near  US$69,000 Investors shrug off recent AI disruption fears Nvidia Restores Confidence in AI Narrative Shares of  Nvidia Corp  climbed about  1.5% after hours  after forecasting fiscal Q1 sales of  US$78 billion , well above the  US$72.8 billion consensus . Key point:  Nvidia’s guidance reinforces confidence that AI demand remains robust despite recent doubts over spending sustainability. Market watchers see Nvidia as the  bellwether of the AI boom , and its strong outlook helped lift a  US$700 billion S&P 500 ETF  in late trading. Tech Leads Second Straight Day of Gains During regular trading: S&P 500:  +0.8% Nasdaq 100:  +1.4% Dow Jones:  +0.6% MSCI World Index:  +0.8% The rebound followed earlier volatility sparked by a report warning about AI disruption risks across...